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What's good about prepackaged lunches? Not much Posted on 07/11/07 by Dan Rahn

Prepackaged lunches are just so convenient and so appealing to kids. But are they nutritious? Are they a good buy? For that matter, are they really easy for your child to take to school? No, no and no, says a University of Georgia nutritionist.

It's worth it to shop on tax-free days Posted on 07/11/07 by Sharon Omahen

Georgia's tax free holidays are Aug. 2-5, and thousands of parents will no doubt take advantage of the tax savings. University of Georgia financial experts say you can save a lot more than the 6-percent state sales tax by taking advantage of the sales tax holidays.

Hummingbirds, containers in 'Gardening' spotlight Posted on 07/05/07 by Katherine Tippins

Hummingbird diets and plant containers are among the topics that will be covered on the July 12 and 14 episodes of "Gardening in Georgia." The show will air on Thursday at 7 p.m. and Saturday at 12:30 and 6:30 p.m. on Georgia Public Broadcasting stations.

Go for two vegetable crops in the garden this year Posted on 07/05/07 by Terry Kelley

It's midsummer in Georgia, but you could make it spring again in your vegetable garden. Don't let the summer heat cheat you out of more fresh vegetables. Go for two crops this year.

Proper planting essential to success Posted on 07/05/07 by Sharon Omahen

Gerrit Hoogenboom and Moussa Sanon, two scientists normally separated by the Atlantic Ocean, don't just talk about the weather. They're doing something about it, in an effort to help some farmers who need a break.

Animal sciences pave way to fill vet need Posted on 07/02/07 by Stephanie Schupska

Last year, 543 students applied to the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine, one of only 28 veterinary colleges in the country. Fewer than 100 got in. Paige Carmichael rolled off these numbers to a group of high school students on the Athens, Ga., campus for “Animal Science in Action.”

Georgia watermelon harvest hits full throttle Posted on 06/28/07 by Brad Haire

For many people, a sweet, juicy bite of watermelon on a hot day means summertime has arrived. And if you’ve eaten one recently or will in the next few weeks, that melon likely grew in Georgia, where farmers have overcome hurdles to enjoy a good harvest now, say University of Georgia experts.

Pruning, propagating projects on 'Gardening' Posted on 06/28/07 by J. Faith Peppers

Watch "Gardening In Georgia" on Georgia Public Broadcasting July 5 and 7 to learn tips on pruning and propagating woody shrubs and designing gardens with a view.

Classes focus on choices, options Posted on 06/28/07 by Sharon Dowdy

Georgia’s extreme drought has devastated pastures, and hay supplies are all but gone. Cattlemen are struggling to feed their herds. University of Georgia experts are working to educate them on how to weather the situation better.

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